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Types of airfreight containers and
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88 PALLET

88" PALLET


  • IATA ULD Code: PIP Classification: 88” Pallet with net
  • Suitable for: B747, B777, DC-10
  • Maximum volume: 11.9 cu. m (420 cu. ft.)
  • Maximum gross weight: 747/DC-10: 6033 kg (13300 lb)
  • 767: 5103 kg (1127 lb)
  • 777/DC-10: 4626 kg (10501 lb)
  • Can be loaded to 96” (162 cm) and 118” (300 cm) on freighters



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96" PALLET


  • IATA ULD Code: P6P 10ft flat pallet with net
  • Also knows as: P6A, P6C, P6Q, PMA, PMC, PMP, PQP
  • Classification: LD-9
  • Rate Class: Type 2BG
  • Suitable for: A300, A310, A330, A340, B747, B767, B777, DC-10, MD-11, L1011
  • Maximum volume: 21.2 cu.m (747 cu. ft.)
  • Maximum gross weight: 6,804 kg (15000 lb)
  • Can be loaded to 96” (162 cm) and 118” (300 cm) on freighters 118” (300 cm) on freighters


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    HALF PALLET


    • IATA ULD Code: PLA half pallet with net
    • Also knows as: PLB, FLA, P9A, P9B, P9P, P9R, P9S
    • Classification: HP
    • Rate Class: 6
    • Suitable for: Lower deck: B747, B777
    • Main deck: B707F, B727F, B737F
    • Maximum volume: 7.2 cu.m (254 cu. ft.)
    • Maximum gross weight: 3175 kg (6999 lb)




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    16 FT PALLET


    • IATA ULD Code: PRA 16ft flat pallet with net
    • Also known as: PMA, P4A, P4M, PZA
    • Classification: MDP
    • Rate Class: Type 1P
    • Suitable for: B747, B747Combi
    • Maximum volume: 26.8 cu. m (946 cu. ft.)
    • Maximum gross weight: 11300 kg (24991 lb)



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    20 FT PALLET


    • IATA ULD Code: PGA 20ft flat pallet with net
    • Also knows as: PGA, PGE, PGF, PSA, PSG, P7A, P7E, P7F
    • Classification: M-6
    • Rate Class: Type 1
    • Suitable for: B747F, B747Combi
    • Maximum volume: 33.2 cu. m (1174 cu. ft.)
    • Maximum gross weight: 11340 kg (25000 lb)



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    AQ6


    • IATA ULD Code: AMA Rectangular Container on P6P Base
    • Also known as: AMF, AMG, AMK, AMP, AQA, AQD, AQ6
    • Classification: M-1
    • Rate Class: Type 2
    • Suitable for: B747F, B747Combi
    • Maximum volume: 17.5 cu. m (618 cu. ft.)
    • Maximum gross weight: 6804 kg (15000 lb)



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    AQ7


    • IATA ULD Code: AMD Contoured Container on P6P Base
    • Also known as: AQA, AQ7
    • Classification: M1H
    • Rate Class: Type 2H
    • Suitable for: B747F, B747Combi
    • Maximum volume: 19.9 cu. m (702 cu. ft.)
    • Maximum gross weight: 6800 kg (14991 lb)




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    M-6


    • IATA ULD Code: AGA 20ft Box
    • Container also known as: ASE
    • Classification: M-6
    • Rate Class: Type 1
    • Suitable for: B747F, B747Combi
    • Maximum volume: 33.0 cu. m (1165 cu. ft.)
    • Maximum gross weight: 11340 kg (25000 lb)



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    LD-26


    • IATA ULD Code: PGA 20ft flat pallet with net
    • Also knows as: PGA, PGE, PGF, PSA, PSG, P7A, P7E, P7F
    • Rate Class: Type 1
    • Suitable for: B747F, B747Combi
    • Maximum volume: 33.2 cu. m (1174 cu. ft.)
    • Maximum gross weight: 11340 kg (25000 lb)



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    LD-29


    • IATA ULD Code: AAU Contoured Container on P1P Base
    • Classification: LD-29
    • Rate Class: Type 5
    • Suitable for: B747
    • Internal volume: 14.2 cu. m (501 cu. ft.)
    • Maximum gross weight: 6033 kg (13300 lb)



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    LD-1


    • IATA ULD Code: AKC Contoured
    • Container Also known as: AVC, AVD, AVK, AVJ Forkable: AVY
    • Classification: LD-1
    • Rate Class: Type 8
    • Suitable for: B747, B767, B777, MD-11
    • Maximum volume: 4.8 cu. m (169.5 cu. ft.)
    • Maximum gross weight: 1588 kg (3500 lb)




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    LD-2


    • IATA ULD Code: DPE Contoured Container
    • Also known as: APA, DPA
    • Forkable: DPN
    • Classification: LD-2
    • Rate Class: Type 8D
    • Suitable for: B767
    • Maximum volume: 3.4 cu. m (120 cu. ft.)
    • Maximum gross weight: 1225 kg (2700 lb)



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    LD-3


    • IATA ULD Code: AKE Contoured Container
    • Also known as: AKE, AVA, AVB, AVC, AVK, DVA, DVE, DVP, XKS, XKG
    • Forkable: AKN, AVN, DKN, DVN, XKN
    • Classification: LD-3
    • Rate Class: Type 8uitable for: B747F, B747Combi
    • Suitable for: A300, A310, A330, A340, B747, B767, B777, DC-10, MD-11, L1011
    • Maximum volume: 4.3 cu. m (152 cu. ft.)
    • Maximum gross weight: 1588 kg (3500 lb)




    INSULATED LD-3


    • IATA ULD Code: RKN
    • Classification: LD-3
    • Rate Class: Type 8
    • Suitable for: A300, A310, A330, A340,B747, B767, B777, DC-10, MD-11, L1011
    • Maximum volume: 3.0 cu. m (109 cu. ft.)
    • Maximum gross weight: 1588 kg (3501 lb)
    • Temperature Control Range: -20C to +20C




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    LD-4


    • IATA ULD Code: ALP Rectangular Container
    • Also known as: ALD, AWD, AWZ, DLP
    • Forkable: ALB, ALC, AWB, AWC
    • Classification: LD-4
    • Rate Class: Type 8
    • Suitable for: B767, B777
    • Maximum volume: 5.7 cu. m (201 cu. ft.)
    • Maximum gross weight: 2449 kg (5399 lb)
    • Temperature Control Range: -20C to +20C



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    LD-6


    • IATA ULD Code: ALF Contoured Container
    • Also known as: AWD, AWF
    • Forkable: AWC Classification: LD-6
    • Rate Class: Type 6W
    • Suitable for: A300, A310, A330, A340, B747, B767, B777, MD-11, L1011
    • Maximum volume: 8.9 cu. m (314 cu. ft.)
    • Maximum gross weight: 3175 kg (7000 lb)



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    LD-7


    • IATA ULD Code: XAW P1P Pallet with fixed angle wings and net
    • Classification: LD-7
    • Rate Class: Type 5
    • Suitable for: Wide body: All aircraft
    • Maximum volume with overhang: 14.0 cu. m (494 cu. ft.)
    • Maximum gross weight: 5000 kg (11023 lb)




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    LD-8


    • IATA ULD Code: DQF
    • Also known as: ALE, ALN, DLE, DLF, DQP, MQP
    • Classification: LD-8
    • Rate Class: Type 6A Suitable for: B767
    • Maximum volume: 6.85 cu. m (242 cu. ft.)
    • Maximum volume: 33.0 cu. m (1165 cu. ft.)
    • Maximum gross weight: 2450 kg (5401 lb)



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    LD-9


    • IATA ULD Code: AAP Enclosed Pallet on P1P base
    • Also known as: AA2, XAG, XAV
    • Classification: LD-9
    • Rate Class: Type 5
    • Suitable for: A300, A310, A330, A340, B747, B767, DC-10,MD-11, L1011
    • MMaximum volume: 9.1 cu. m (321 cu. ft.)
    • Maximum gross weight: 4624 kg (10194 lb), lower deck 6000 kg (13227 lb) main deck



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    LD-11


    • IATA ULD Code: ALP Rectangular Container
    • Also known as: ALD, AW2, AWB, AWD, AWZ, DLP, DWB, MWB
    • Refrigerated version: RQB, RWD, RWZ
    • Classification: LD-11
    • Rate Class: Type 6
    • Suitable for: A300, A310, A330, A340, B747, B767, DC-10, MD-11, L1011
    • Internal volume: 7.2 cu. m (253 cu. ft.)
    • Maximum gross weight: 3176 kg (7002 lb)




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    A-2


    • IATA ULD Code: DAA
    • Classification: A-2
    • Suitable for: B767, B747F, DC-8, DC-10, A300/F
    • Internal volume: 12.6 cu. m (444 cu. ft.)
    • Maximum gross weight: 6033 kg (13300 lb)